Commodities

Korea tensions keep a lid on global markets

Asian stocks were mixed Monday as investors kept a wary eye on joint military drills between U.S. and South Korean forces and awaited a key meeting of central bankers later this week.

European stocks get boost from rising dollar

Asian stock markets turned mostly lower on Wednesday as investors awaited the outlines of U.S. tax overhaul plans by President Donald Trump while news headlines on geopolitical tensions surrounding North Korea have quieted.

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___ Fed minutes show general support for 3rd rate hike this year WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve officials generally believe that it'll soon be time for another increase in the Fed's key interest rate.

Amazon, tech surge drive big Nasdaq gains

Strong earnings from tech giants and Apple's upbeat statement on its iPhone X demand lifted the Nasdaq Composite index 2 percent and led the gains on Wall Street.